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	Korean fermented food Doenjang shows promise in alleviating menopausal symptoms Study compares the effects of traditional versus commercial Korean Doenjang on menopausal symptoms, finding that traditional variants with high beneficial microorganisms are more effective in reducing these symptoms and improving cardiovascular and gut health.

	Renaissance of "food as medicine" in modern clinical trials Priya Venkatesan discusses in Nature Medicine how dietary interventions can prevent or delay diseases, highlighting the reemergence of "food as medicine" in modern clinical trials.

			Greenspace exposure boosts gut and skin microbiota health, study finds A systematic review in "Environmental International" found greenspace exposure enhances diversity and composition of gut and skin microbiota, but effects on oral, nasal, and ocular microbiota are unclear.

			Aging affects immune response and virus dynamics in COVID-19 patients, study finds A study examining 1031 hospitalized COVID-19 patients found that aging significantly impacts immune responses, viral dynamics, and the nasal microbiome, with older adults experiencing more severe disease symptoms and delayed viral clearance.

			Vitamin D deficiency persists despite easy access, review suggests need for tailored supplements Researchers in a study published in the journal Nutrients delve into the pervasive issue of vitamin D deficiency and its link to various health conditions, advocating for precision nutrition and personalized supplementation to enhance vitamin D intake and effectiveness.

	Does diabetes increase the risk of long COVID? A recent study in eClinicalMedicine assesses whether individuals with diabetes are more susceptible to developing long COVID, analyzing a UK cohort to explore the prolonged impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in this population.

	Climate change predicted to spike cardiovascular deaths in China Researchers at eBioMedicine project that climate change will significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in China, with human-induced warming potentially causing up to 90% of heat-related CVD deaths by 2090.

	Triple-negative breast cancer patients with high immune cell levels have lower relapse risk after surgery Women with triple-negative breast cancer, and high levels of immune cells in the tumors, have a lower relapse risk after surgery, even without chemotherapy.

	Rising trend in atrial fibrillation risk over 20 years heightens concern for related heart and stroke complications Study shows an increasing lifetime risk of atrial fibrillation, with significant associated risks of heart failure and stroke across two decades.

	DASH diet may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors A new paper in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, published by Oxford University Press, finds that following a healthy diet lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors.

	Womb pressure shapes facial features, UCL study reveals Physical cues in the womb, and not just genetics, influence the normal development of neural crest cells, the embryonic stem cells that form facial features, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

	Discovery of DNA repair mechanism advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a DNA repair mechanism that advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy, and which could lead to new treatments for cancer and premature aging.

	Natural obesity fighters: How coffee, tea, and cocoa combat weight gain A review in Current Research in Food Science explores how bioactive compounds in coffee, tea, and cocoa combat obesity by inhibiting white adipogenesis and promoting brown adipogenesis and lipolysis.

	Aster DM Healthcare reveals top foods to combat PCOS symptoms Google searches related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) reached an all-time high in April 2024 globally, indicating a growing concern and interest in understanding and managing this condition.

	Piquin chili's health benefits spotlighted due to high antioxidant content Researchers highlighted the nutraceutical potential of piquin chili, focusing on its rich content of capsaicinoids, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which contribute to its antioxidant properties.

	Healthy plant-based diets cut mortality risks for Spain's seniors A study spanning 12 years reveals that moderate adherence to a healthful pro-vegetarian diet significantly reduces mortality risks from cardiovascular disease and all causes among Spanish adults over 65.

	Study reveals avocado may lower diabetes risk in women, not men A recent study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that avocado consumption is associated with a reduced risk of diabetes in Mexican women, but not in men, highlighting potential gender-specific dietary benefits.

	Study reveals increased risk of immune abnormalities in children of women with HIV Researchers have found that children of women with HIV infection have an increased risk of immune abnormalities following exposure to maternal HIV viremia, immune dysfunction, and co-infections during pregnancy.

	Do neighborhood-level disparities in breast cancer–specific survival remain after accounting for individual, tumor, and treatment characteristics? The role of neighborhood-level disparities in determining shorter breast cancer-specific survival.

	Female physicians may offer improved patient outcomes Patients have lower rates of mortality and hospital readmissions when treated by female physicians, with female patients benefitting more than their male counterparts, new research suggests.